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10-year-old named honorary police officer

An Upstate 10-year-old waiting on a heart transplant was named an honorary officer on the West Pelzer police force.

10-year-old named honorary police officer

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Updated: 10:06 PM EST Dec 6, 2014

WEST PELZER, S.C. —

An Upstate 10-year-old waiting on a heart transplant was named an honorary officer on the West Pelzer police force.

Christopher Browning was born with a heart defect, and by the age of 6 had undergone three heart operations.

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The Cedear Grove Elementary student is currently waiting on a heart transplant.

Police Chief Mike Clardy's department has received help from the West Pelzer Fire Department, Cedar Grove, and many private donations to raise money for Browning's family to help with the medical expenses.

Saturday, the police department continued to support Browning by making him an honorary police officer.

Browning was given his own badge, uniform, and hat.

During the ceremony Chief Clardy said, "His never give up mentality in the face of adversity mirrors the determination of our local law enforcement."